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Potsdam introduces drinking water speedometer: How to save water in summer!
Potsdam is introducing an online speedometer for drinking water consumption to promote resource awareness and support water saving.
Potsdam introduces drinking water speedometer: How to save water in summer!
There is exciting news in Potsdam that is important for both residents and the environment: citizens can now conveniently view their drinking water consumption online. This innovative measure, which was announced by the municipal utility company on Wednesday, aims to raise awareness of one's own water consumption and to improve the use of the valuable resource of drinking water. This step is particularly relevant in times of heat and drought.
The newly introduced online speedometer provides daily insights into your own consumption. The speedometer is intuitively divided into three areas: The green area signals consumption compared to the previous day, which is considered harmless. The yellow zone indicates increased water consumption, encouraging citizens to reconsider their habits. In the red zone, however, the following applies: drinking water should only be used for truly necessary purposes; watering gardens is then strictly prohibited. This is a precautionary measure that is recommended given the frequent extreme situations in this region in recent years, as berliner-zeitung.de reports.
Important information about drinking water consumption
Water consumption is updated every day - according to a statement from Antenne Brandenburg, consumption on Tuesday was 30,018 cubic meters. This was a pleasing result as this value was in the green and remained well below the daily highs of the past. Specialists have pointed out that the demand for drinking water increases particularly in dry periods, which underlines the need for close monitoring and adjustment of use, as rbb24.de notes.
In addition, the municipal utilities recommend rethinking your own garden watering habits. Ideally, water should only be used a maximum of twice a week, preferably early in the morning or evening to avoid evaporation. Filling pools or cisterns should generally be avoided in order to conserve valuable resources.
Sustainability and water management
Water is without a doubt the most important resource for life and a key issue for the future. Studies show that about 50% of the world's population experiences seasonal water shortages and about 2.2 billion people lack access to clean water. Global climate change is causing periods of heat and drought to increase in many regions, exacerbating this situation. For this reason, sustainable water management is essential, as highlighted on the BMBF website.
The federal government has therefore launched the federal program “Water: N”, which is endowed with 350 million euros for research and development in the area of water management. The aim is to develop innovative technologies and make the use of water resources sustainable. With a committed approach, Potsdam not only encourages citizens to become active themselves, but also makes a clear contribution to environmental protection.
The introduction of the online speedometer is more than just a practical tool: it is part of a comprehensive strategy that aims to revolutionize the use of water and establish a sustainable water culture.